<section begin=summary />{{translation|'''Wood Release'''|木遁|Mokuton|engtv=Wood Style}} is anadvanced [[nature]] [[kekkei genkai]] that combines [[earth]] and [[water]]-based [[chakra]]naturestocreate wood, or complete trees.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 316, pages 6-7</ref> Thisabilitycanalsobeusedtocreate other aspects of trees, such as [[Wood Clone Technique|seeds]] or [[Wood Release: Advent of a World of Flowering Trees|flowers]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 575, pages 4-5</ref> Wood Releasetechniques can be produced from anywhere, including the user's body, as the user's chakra is literally converted into a source of life. {{translation|'''Wood Release Techniques'''|木遁の術|Mokuton no Jutsu}} are commonly affiliated with the Snake seal.<section end=summary/>

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<section begin=summary />{{translation|'''Wood Release'''|木遁|Mokuton|viz=Wood Style}} is acombined [[nature transformation]] [[kekkei genkai]] made up of techniques that mix [[earth]]-based chakra in one hand and [[water]]-based chakra intheother<ref>Chapter 316, page 6</ref> tocreatewoodaswellasvariousplants, from [[Wood Clone Technique|simple seeds]] to even [[Wood Release: Advent of a World of Flowering Trees|flowering trees]].<ref>Chapter 575, pages 4-5</ref> Wood andplants can be produced from any surface, including the user's own body, as the user's chakra is literally converted into a source of life. {{translation|'''Wood Release Techniques'''|木遁の術|Mokuton no Jutsu}} are commonly affiliated with the [[Hand Seals#Basic Hand Seals|Snake seal]].<section end=summary/>

== Overview ==

== Overview ==

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[[HashiramaSenju]]was the originator of this ability,evidencedbythefactthatnoothermemberofhisclan were known to possess thisability. His ability to use thesetechniques was one of the reasons forhim being given the title of the First [[Hokage]], and with [[Wood Release Secret Technique: Nativity of a World of Trees]] he was able to grow the trees that served as the foundation of [[Konohagakure]].<ref>Second Databook, page 279</ref> This technique allowed him to completely reshape battlefields to his advantage. Sincethen, several people desired his power andobtained weaker versions of it through experimenting with biologicalsamples.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 297, page 9</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 545, pages 2-4</ref> Theslightexception is inthecaseofthoseof the Uchihabloodline.Butas [[ObitoUchiha]] noted,theWoodReleaseishardtocontrolandcouldoverwhelmwhoeverwasinfusedwith the First'sDNA.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 480, page 10</ref>

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Whilebeinga kekkei genkai, the use of this naturetransformationhasonlybeendoneby[[HashiramaSenju]]andthosewho possess hisexact DNA. His ability to use thistechnique was one of the reasons hewas given the title of the First [[Hokage]], and with [[Wood Release Secret Technique: Nativity of a World of Trees]] he created the foundation of [[Konohagakure]].<ref>Second Databook, page 279</ref> This technique also allowed him to completely reshape battlefields to his advantage. Ahighly coveted ability, several people have tried to replicate his power,with a fewachieving weaker versions of it through experimentation with Hashirama'scells.<ref>Chapter 297, page 9</ref><ref>Chapter 545, pages 2-4</ref> As[[ObitoUchiha]] noted, Wood Release is veryhardtocontroldueto the sheerlifeforcewithin Hashirama's cells, which can potentially overwhelm any who are infused with them. [[DanzōShimura]] demonstratedthiswhen,afterhischakralevelsweredepleted,healmostturnedintoatree as the cellsoverpowered him.<ref>Chapter 480, page 10</ref>

AderivedtechniqueoftheWoodReleaseisthe[[Hokage-StyleSixty-Year-OldTechnique—KakuanEnteringSociety with Bliss-Bringing Hands]].Thistechniqueproducesa{{translation|"sit"|座}}sealon the user'srighthand that can suppress a [[tailedbeast]]'schakraaswellasitsinfluenceoverits [[jinchūriki]]. Hashirama's[[FirstHokage'sNecklace|necklace]]aidedinthistechnique'sexecution, butitsexactpurposewasunclear.After[[NarutoUzumaki]]destroyedthenecklace,[[Yamato]]impliedthathecouldnolongersuppress the [[Nine-Tailed Demon Fox]]'s influence.<ref>Chapter455, page 12</ref> Nevertheless,whenNarutobegan [[JinchūrikiForms|transforming]] during his training to control the Nine-Tails at the [[FallsofTruth]], Yamato stated that he would try to suppress the beast,<ref>Chapter497, page 14</ref> thoughitisunknownwhetherthiswouldhavebeensuccessfulduetothetransformationstoppingthroughothermeans.InadditionotherWoodReleasetechniquesarealsocapableofbindingandsuppressingthetailed beasts' power.<ref>Chapter609, page 2</ref>

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[[Orochimaru]],anotherwho desired the First Hokage's abilities, injected his DNA into sixty test subjects, and out of the sixty only [[Yamato]] survived. With his own DNA overridden, Yamato gained the ability to use Wood Release.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 291, pages 15-16</ref> Orochimaru also performed a similar procedure on [[Danzō Shimura]] by implanting the First's cells in his right arm. While Danzō is capable of using this power, it appears Danzō's version is much cruder and causes a much more significant drain of chakra with each usage, causing Danzō to avoid using it as much as possible.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 478, page 10</ref> Orochimaru kept a sample of Hashirama's DNA and later used it to [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnate]] the First Hokage himself to fight for him.

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==Background==

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The first person to attempt to make Hashirama's power his own was his rival, [[Madara Uchiha]]. Having used their confrontation at the [[Valley of the End]] to acquire a portion of Hashirama's flesh, Madara later applied it to the wound he sustained in his chest.<ref>Chapter 606, page 12</ref><ref name="ch681">Chapter 681, pages 11-14</ref> In addition, Madara used the [[Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]] as a catylyst to cultivate Hashirama's cells, resulting in the creation of a flowering tree made up of [[Hashirama's artificial body]]. The [[White Zetsu Army|White Zetsu]] stored within the Demonic Statue were later pulled out through the tree by [[Black Zetsu]], each gaining the ability to use a weaker version of Hashirama's Wood Release in the process.<ref>Chapter 545, page 3</ref><ref name="ch681"/> Madara later used Hashirama's artificial body to repair the otherwise fatal wounds sustained by [[Obito Uchiha]] during his [[Kakashi Gaiden|mission]] at [[Kannabi Bridge]], giving him the ability to use Wood Release as well.<ref>Chapter 602, page 13</ref> When Madara was later [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] in a state beyond his prime by [[Kabuto Yakushi]], he once again gained access to Wood Release.<ref>Chapter 561, pages 11-12</ref>

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Aderivedtechniqueofthe Wood Release isthe[[Hokage-StyleSixty-Year-OldTechnique—KakuanEnteringSocietywithBliss-BringingHands]].Thistechniqueproducesaseal{{translation|"sit"|座}}ontheuser'srighthandthatcansuppressa [[tailed beast]]'s influenceoveritshost.Thisisdonebyproducingwoodendragonsfrom the groundthatattachtothehostandforcethetailedbeast'schakratorecede.Hashirama's [[FirstHokage's Necklace|necklace]] aidedinthistechnique's execution,butitsexactpurposewasunclear.After[[Naruto]]destroyedthenecklacehowever, Yamatoimpliedthathecouldnolongersuppressthe[[Nine-TailedDemonFox]]'sinfluence.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter455, page 12</ref> Nevertheless,duringNaruto'strainingtocontroltheNine-Tailsat the [[FallsofTruth]],whenhewastransforming,Yamatostatedthathewould try tosuppress the beast.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter497, page 14</ref> Whetherornot this would have worked was never seen due to the transformation stopping.

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AfterHashirama'spassing,Konohagakureonce attempted to replicate Wood Release throughimplantingHashirama'scellsintovariousshinobi,whichconsistentlyendedinfailureandthesubject'sdeath.Ultimately,theresearchwasceasedanddeemedforbidden.<ref>''Naruto:Shippūden''episode351</ref> [[Orochimaru]], another who desired the First Hokage's abilities,injectedHashirama'sDNAintosixtychildren,withthe[[Yamato|solesurvivor]]gaining the abilitytouseWoodReleaseasaresult.<ref>Chapter291,pages15-16</ref>Orochimarualsoperformeda similar procedure on [[DanzōShimura]] byimplantingtheFirst's cellsintohisrightarm.WhileDanzōwascapableofusingthispower, hisversionappearedcruderandcausedasignificantdrainofchakrawith each usage, causing Danzō to avoid using it as much aspossible.<ref>Chapter478, page 10</ref> Orochimaruhimselfwouldlateracquirethiscovetedabilityafter [[LivingCorpseReincarnation|taking over]] thebodyofoneof[[WhiteZetsu]]'s[[SporeTechnique|parasiteclones]].<ref>Chapter618, page 14</ref><ref>Chapter620,page10</ref>

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After reviving the [[Ten-Tails]] in an incomplete state, Madara and Obito were able to improve their control of the beast through the use of Hashirama's cells.<ref>Chapter 613, pages 5-6</ref> Obito also demonstrated the ability to channel his Wood Release techniques through the Ten-Tails' body while attached to it.<ref>Chapter 614, page 7</ref>

== Trivia ==

== Trivia ==

* Wood Release parallels the real-life ninja art {{translation|"''[[Wikipedia:Ninja#Tactics|mokuton-no-jutsu]]''"|lit=techniques of wood/trees}}. One example of real-life mokuton-no-jutsu is '''Tanuki-gakure''': the practice of climbing a tree and camouflaging oneself within the foliage.

* Wood Release parallels the real-life ninja art {{translation|"''[[Wikipedia:Ninja#Tactics|mokuton-no-jutsu]]''"|lit=techniques of wood/trees}}. One example of real-life mokuton-no-jutsu is '''Tanuki-gakure''': the practice of climbing a tree and camouflaging oneself within the foliage.

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* Wood Release has had the most users and techniques out of all nature transformation kekkei genkai.

* MadaraUchihaand Danzō Shimura both grew replicas of Hashirama'sfaceontheirbodiesafter integrating his cellsintotheirbodies.<ref>''Naruto''chapter478,page11</ref><ref>''Naruto''chapter575,page14</ref><!--Do not add Yamato oranyZetsu,theydidn'thavehiscellsintegrated into their body. Yamato had his DNAoverwrittenandZetsuwas created from his cells and plant life. It'snotthe same thing. -->

* A replica of Hashirama's face formed on Danzō's right shoulder after Hashirama's cells were integrated into his body.<ref>Chapter 478, page 11</ref> Madara gained a similar replica of Hashirama's face on his chest after being reincarnated and modified by Kabuto.<ref>Chapter 575, page 14</ref><ref>Chapter 657, page 4</ref><!-- Do not add Yamato or any Zetsu, they didn't have his cells integrated into their body. Yamato had his DNA overwritten and Zetsu was created from his cells and plant life. It's not the same thing. -->

Wood Release (木遁, Mokuton, Viz: Wood Style) is a combined nature transformationkekkei genkai made up of techniques that mix earth-based chakra in one hand and water-based chakra in the other[1] to create wood as well as various plants, from simple seeds to even flowering trees.[2] Wood and plants can be produced from any surface, including the user's own body, as the user's chakra is literally converted into a source of life. Wood Release Techniques (木遁の術, Mokuton no Jutsu) are commonly affiliated with the Snake seal.

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While being a kekkei genkai, the use of this nature transformation has only been done by Hashirama Senju and those who possess his exact DNA. His ability to use this technique was one of the reasons he was given the title of the First Hokage, and with Wood Release Secret Technique: Nativity of a World of Trees he created the foundation of Konohagakure.[3] This technique also allowed him to completely reshape battlefields to his advantage. A highly coveted ability, several people have tried to replicate his power, with a few achieving weaker versions of it through experimentation with Hashirama's cells.[4][5] As Obito Uchiha noted, Wood Release is very hard to control due to the sheer life force within Hashirama's cells, which can potentially overwhelm any who are infused with them. Danzō Shimura demonstrated this when, after his chakra levels were depleted, he almost turned into a tree as the cells overpowered him.[6]

The first person to attempt to make Hashirama's power his own was his rival, Madara Uchiha. Having used their confrontation at the Valley of the End to acquire a portion of Hashirama's flesh, Madara later applied it to the wound he sustained in his chest.[10][11] In addition, Madara used the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path as a catylyst to cultivate Hashirama's cells, resulting in the creation of a flowering tree made up of Hashirama's artificial body. The White Zetsu stored within the Demonic Statue were later pulled out through the tree by Black Zetsu, each gaining the ability to use a weaker version of Hashirama's Wood Release in the process.[12][11] Madara later used Hashirama's artificial body to repair the otherwise fatal wounds sustained by Obito Uchiha during his mission at Kannabi Bridge, giving him the ability to use Wood Release as well.[13] When Madara was later reincarnated in a state beyond his prime by Kabuto Yakushi, he once again gained access to Wood Release.[14]

After Hashirama's passing, Konohagakure once attempted to replicate Wood Release through implanting Hashirama's cells into various shinobi, which consistently ended in failure and the subject's death. Ultimately, the research was ceased and deemed forbidden.[15]Orochimaru, another who desired the First Hokage's abilities, injected Hashirama's DNA into sixty children, with the sole survivor gaining the ability to use Wood Release as a result.[16] Orochimaru also performed a similar procedure on Danzō Shimura by implanting the First's cells into his right arm. While Danzō was capable of using this power, his version appeared cruder and caused a significant drain of chakra with each usage, causing Danzō to avoid using it as much as possible.[17] Orochimaru himself would later acquire this coveted ability after taking over the body of one of White Zetsu's parasite clones.[18][19]

After reviving the Ten-Tails in an incomplete state, Madara and Obito were able to improve their control of the beast through the use of Hashirama's cells.[20] Obito also demonstrated the ability to channel his Wood Release techniques through the Ten-Tails' body while attached to it.[21]

Wood Release parallels the real-life ninja art "mokuton-no-jutsu". One example of real-life mokuton-no-jutsu is Tanuki-gakure: the practice of climbing a tree and camouflaging oneself within the foliage.

Wood Release has had the most users and techniques out of all nature transformation kekkei genkai.

In the anime, Hashirama left behind a scroll detailing his various Wood Release techniques. Danzō later obtained this scroll and gave it to Yamato in the hopes that he would one day refine his Wood Release to Hashirama's level.[23]

A replica of Hashirama's face formed on Danzō's right shoulder after Hashirama's cells were integrated into his body.[24] Madara gained a similar replica of Hashirama's face on his chest after being reincarnated and modified by Kabuto.[25][26]